Presented by Fr. John Robert

The Gospel of Mark is the earliest of the gospel accounts of the life, ministry, suffering, passion, death and resurrection of the Lord. In the early Church though, it was often viewed as a truncated version of the gospel of Matthew. Indeed, the focus of the gospel study and commentary by the Fathers was primarily on the texts of Matthew and John. It was not until the modern age and the development of the science of history that a renewed appreciation of the gospel of Mark occurred and it began to be understood as the first gospel chronologically. In fact, one could say that Mark developed the genre of the gospel. In light of the importance of the gospel of Mark, and the fact that the next liturgical cycle of readings (year B) will have as its gospel focus the text of Mark, Fr. John Robert will offer a series of classes on this beloved text. This is his first sustained presentation at St. Patrick's on a New Testament text which is his primary field of study. 

Two Class times to choose from:

• Monday Evenings at 7 p.m. 
  
• Wednesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. 

Classes meet in the Parish Hall, 1st Floor

By Bishop Robert Barron

Bishop Robert Barron continues his journey around the world to explore a handful of saints, artists, mystics, and scholars who not only shaped the life of the Church, but changed the course of western civilization. 

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CATHOLICISM: 

The Pivotal Players features six people who responded to the grace of God to make a difference. 

​ST. FRANCIS of ASSISI: 

The Reformer radically and literally lived as Jesus commanded to transform the Church. 

ST. THOMAS AQUINAS: 

The Theologian demonstrated that faith and reason are not at odds, as they come from the same source. 

​ST. CATHERINE of SIENA: 

The Mystic gave testimony to the reality of the spiritual dimension here and beyond. 

BLESSED JOHN HENRY NEWMAN: 

The Convert left a prestigious career to seek and preach the apostolic faith. 

G.K. CHESTERTON: 

The Evangelist publicly, humbly, and humorously announced the paradoxes and truth of Christianity. 

​MICHELANGELO: 

The Artist dramatically demonstrated that beauty and creativity are a primary route of access to God.

THE PIVOTAL PLAYERS

Three Class times to choose from: 

• Sunday Mornings at 9:15 or 10:45 Beginning January 21

• Tuesday Evenings at 7 p.m. Beginning January 23

Classes meet in the Parish Hall, 3rd Floor

Study Guides will be available in class for $20.